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Board of Directors

President
Linda Caurdy-Bess LMSW, ACM-SW, ACSW

President-elect
Colleen Parks RN, MSN, CCM, ACM-RN CMAC

Secretary
Chad Fessenden LMSW

Treasurer
Mary Beth Pace MBA, RN, ACM, CMAC, CCM

Chapter Board Mentor
Julie Allen RN, BSN, ACM-RN, CMAC

Member-at-Large
Edith English MSN, RN, ACM-RN, NEA-BC

Member-at-Large
Audrey Houttekier LMSW, C-ASWCM, CCM

Member-at-Large
Ryan Nielsen RN

Member-at-Large
Dana Lewis LMSW

Member-at-Large
Katherine Taylor RN, MSN, ACM-RN, ONC

Education Committee Chair
Linda Caurdy-Bess LMSW, ACM-SW, ACSW

Education Committee Co-Chair
Colleen Parks RN, MSN, CCM, ACM-RN CMAC

Exhibitor Committee Chair
Mary Beth Pace MBA, RN, ACM, CMAC, CCM

Membership Committee Chair
Audrey Houttekier LMSW, C-ASWCM, CCM

Nominating Committee Chair
Jennifer Chaffer LMSW, ACM-SW

Social Media Committee Chair
Katherine Taylor RN, MSN, ACM-RN, ONC


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ACMA Announcements
Join us for ACMA 2025 National Conference, April 20-23, 2026 in Orlando, FL. Don't miss out on the premier case management and transitions of care conference of the year!
Experience ACMA at National!
Our upcoming series, Case-of-the-Month, is co-presented by the American Case Management Association (ACMA) and the Association of Physician Leadership in Care Management (APLCM). In the Case of the Month series, we delve deep into real-world medical cases, sharing experiences, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care. Each episode, our panel of experts brings you a new case study, offering a unique learning opportunity for health care professionals at all levels of experience. Learn more!
Karen Vanaskie was one of case management's brightest and most dedicated professionals. She was serving as Secretary / Treasurer on the ACMA National Board of Directors at the time of her unexpected passing on June 21, 2024.

At the request of Karen's family, ACMA has set up the Karen Vanaskie Scholarship Fund. Karen was passionate about the need for case management certification. She actively supported her staff in pursuing the Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Certification. To continue her legacy, this scholarship fund will cover the cost of their ACM certification application fee for those to whom it is awarded. We believe this continues Karen's legacy.

To apply for the scholarship, click here. For eligibility details, please see below.

To donate to the scholarship fund in Karen's memory, click here.
ACMA and APLCM are proud to announce the latest iterations of the National Case Management and Transitions of Care Survey and the Physician Leaders in Care Management Survey, which have been the only source of comprehensive data for the case management industry since 2001. This ongoing research incorporates over 20 years of data, offering invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of case management, transitions of care, and physician advising. Access the full reports through your ACMA and APLCM member portals!
Do you have a project or measurable initiative you've instituted at your organization? Have you conducted research on a current issue in the field? Share your experiences and results with your professional community! Email your proposal or questions: vmatthews@acmaweb.org.
Learn more!
Join the conversation with ACMA! Text the keyword ACMA to 844-554-2497 to stay up to date on all the latest news and announcements, delivered straight to your phone!
We are now accepting presentations for upcoming ACMA chapter conferences. If you have a unique solution, intervention or strategy to improve case management, this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and be a part of ACMA's national-caliber education at the local level. There is no deadline to submit; presentations will be accepted throughout the year so you can prepare a submission as your schedule allows.
Submit a presentation!
2024 - October 13-19
2025 - October 12-18
2026 - October 11-17
2027 - October 10-16
2028 - October 8-14

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